The Tyger

What is the main poetic technique used in The Tyger to convey deeper meaning?

• rhyme

• symbolism

• alliteration

• personification

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Which animal is used as a symbol in The Tyger?

• giraffe

• elephant

• tiger

• lion

What is the purpose of the imagery in The Tyger?

• To evoke a sense of awe and wonder, and to explore the nature of good and evil.

• To create a sense of confusion and chaos, and to question the existence of God.

• To depict a feeling of sadness and despair, and to challenge societal norms.

• To convey a sense of fear and terror, and to examine the concept of beauty.

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What is the rhyme scheme of The Tyger?

• ABABABAB

• AABBCCDD

• CDCDCD

• EEFFGGHH

Which poetic technique is used in the line 'Tyger Tyger, burning bright'?

• alliteration

• repetition

• personification

• metaphor

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What is the effect of the repetition of the word 'Tyger' in The Tyger?

• The repetition of the word 'Tyger' in The Tyger is a mistake made by the author.

• The repetition of the word 'Tyger' in The Tyger creates emphasis and highlights the central theme of the poem.

• The repetition of the word 'Tyger' in The Tyger is a symbol of weakness rather than strength.

• The repetition of the word 'Tyger' in The Tyger is used to describe a different animal.

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What does the symbol of the 'hammer' represent in The Tyger?

• creative and destructive power of the divine

• Symbol of authority and control

• Industrialization and machinery

• Strength and power of the tiger

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Which sense is predominantly targeted through the imagery in The Tyger?

• sight

• hearing

• taste

• touch

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What is the purpose of the alliteration in the line 'What the hammer? what the chain?'

• To highlight the confusion and uncertainty of the speaker

• To emphasize the strength and power of the hammer and chain

• To symbolize the destructive nature of the hammer and chain

• To create a rhythmic and poetic effect

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What is the significance of the repetition of the question 'Did he who made the Lamb make thee?'

• To suggest that the Tyger is more powerful than the Lamb

• To highlight the beauty and complexity of the Tyger

• To emphasize the contrast between the Lamb and the Tyger

• To question the existence of a benevolent creator

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